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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.28, 81.75 and 37.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.28, 81.75 and 37.42 is: 51.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.28 : 81.75 = 37.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.28/81.75 = 37.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.28x = 81.75 × 37.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.28x = 3,059.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,059.09/59.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.60

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